DRIVE: Nissan Intelligent Mobility for your ride Click here to view the original DRIVE publication Few observers of the evolution of the automotive scene have had a better vantage point than Bill Russo. With more than 30 years in the industry — half of that time as an auto executive...
The New York Times, January 26, 2017 Lu Qun, chairman of Qiantu Motor, in Beijing in December. by Michael Schuman BEIJING — On a windswept lot near Beijing’s main airport, Lu Qun talks up the electric sports car he hopes will transform him into China’s Elon Musk. “This is...
by Bill Russo I recently attended the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where traditional automakers, suppliers and several technology firms were showcasing their vision of the future of mobility. Of particular interest were the many demonstrations and announcements related to autonomous vehicles. Early forms of...
The Wall Street Journal, January 3, 2017 Electric carmaker Faraday Futures demonstrated its prototype all-electric FF 91 vehicle at CES 2017 on Tuesday. The four-door car can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in 2.39 seconds, executives say. By TIM HIGGINS Jan. 3, 2017 10:05 p.m....
The New York Times, January 16, 2017 A BMW at the New York International Auto Show in 2016. After praising German manufacturing prowess in an interview with Bild, President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on every car that BMW imported to...
The Detroit News, January 7, 2017 Baidu Inc. and state-owned Beijing Automotive Group Co.’s collaboration on telematics and autonomous driving is almost ready for its coming-out moment, as industry and government join hands for a self-driving vehicle push within China. A BAIC-built model equipped with Baidu tech...
Tech Wire Asia, September 20, 2016 by Jessica Chua With a population of over 20 million, Beijing citizens face traffic congestion on a regular basis despite the government’s efforts to maintain a smooth traffic flow, such as tolls, car usage limitations, and public transport subsidies. But top scientists believe...
Shanghai, China, December 1, 2016 Bill Russo, the Managing Director and Automotive Practice leader at Gao Feng Advisory Company will chair the Connected Mobility Roadshow conference in Shanghai - hosted by Messe Frankfurt. The main players in the mobility industry are currently re-evaluating their positions, for connected mobility...
China Daily, October 15, 2016 A Geely Auto's SUV model Emgrand GS is presented at the Auto China 2016 show in Beijing. [Photo/ REUTERS] Chinese billionaire Li Shufu will test whether there's room for another global car brand by introducing a new marque next week, built on technology jointly developed by his two car companies, Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Volvo Cars. The new brand, called...
The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2016 A VW dealership in Louisville, Ky., in August. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG NEWS German auto maker plans joint venture with state-run China Anhui Jianghuai Automobile SHANGHAI— Volkswagen AG is exploring a joint venture to make electric cars in China with a state-run company, part of its aggressive push...
